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The Environmental Studies Diploma provides a multidisciplinary approach to exploring both the scientific foundations of our environment and the societal factors shaping human-environment interactions. Through a blend of science, social science, and humanities courses, learners develop comprehensive environmental literacy. This cross-disciplinary framework fosters critical thinking abilities to analyze the multifaceted elements affecting environmental perspectives. The program features four specialization paths: interdisciplinary environmental arts, environmental management, environmental science, and geographic information science. With transferable university credits, graduates may continue their education in environmental studies or related fields. Alternatively, they can enter the workforce immediately, as environmental sector job opportunities continue expanding. Applicants should verify they meet the prerequisite requirements for their chosen specialization.
A regular applicant will be a secondary graduate or a secondary school student, or its equivalent, who has or who will complete the requirements for senior secondary graduation, or its equivalent, not less than one month prior to commencement of classes for the semester to which admission is sought - either fall or winter. The following minimum entrance requirements will apply to regular applicants:
English requirements
Canadian secondary school English 12: 60% or 70%
IELTS Academic: 6.0 or 6.5
TOEFL: 79 on IBT
Duolingo: 105 or 110
Okanagan College English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Level 3